Helensburgh weather in January (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Helensburgh in January? Check the weather first! Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Helensburgh typically brings low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 8°C. At night, they generally drop to 2°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Helensburgh in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 184 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense showers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 23 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 37 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Helensburgh. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Helensburgh climate page with graphs.

 

Helensburgh, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 184 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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